Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Vivo Y29s 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Vivo Y29s 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Vivo Y29s 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Vivo Y29s 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.79 in | 6.74 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 0.08 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 12878 | Rs. 15990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 12878. The launch Date of the second phone is March 11, 2025. The Expected cost of Vivo Y29s 5G is Rs. 15990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.79 inches in comparison to Vivo Y29s 5G's 6.74 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS Screen type where as Vivo Y29s 5G has LCD Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 396 PPI & Vivo's phone has only 260 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Vivo's phone ~ 84.1%. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Vivo Y29s 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Vivo Y29s 5G's 50 MP + 0.08 MP Dual Rear Camera. Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Vivo Y29s 5G's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Vivo Y29s 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | 12 5G | Y29s 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | August 01, 2023 | March 11, 2025 |
| In The Box | Model, Quick Start Guide, USB Cable, Charger, Eject Tool, Phone Case, Protective Film (applied), Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm | 76.95 x 167.3 x 8.19 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 199 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | Gold, Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.74 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 260 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91% | ~ 84.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) | 70% NTSC |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78 | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac，2.4G/5G | 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-compass, Proximity Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, Motor, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker | RAM Type: LPDDR4X, ROM Type: eMMC 5.1 |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 0.08 MP ƒ/3 |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse | Photo, Night, Portrait, Video, Live Photo, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Pro, Pano, Documents, 50 MPFront: Photo, Night, Portrait, Video, Live Photo |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Ring-LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 5 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | Funtouch OS 15 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, WAV, MP3, MIDI, VORBIS, APE, FLAC |
| Video | Yes | MP4, 3GP, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM, TS, ASF |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5500 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |